Frank E. "Jake" Porter Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 13, 2026 in Harrington, Delaware

Frank E. "Jake" Porter Jr.

January 13, 2026

Harrington, Delaware

Frank E. "Jake" Porter Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 13, 2026 in Harrington, Delaware

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melvin Funeral Home

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Frank E. "Jake" Porter Jr.

January 13, 2026

Harrington, Delaware

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Frank E. Porter Jr. Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Frank E. Porter Jr. (Harrington, Delaware), who passed away on January 13, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Frank E. Porter Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mildred Lord and Frank Porter Sr.; his wife Charlotte L. Porter; and his daughter Diane M. Porter. He is survived by: his son Donald R. Porter Sr. (Peggy); his brothers, John Porter (Jeanie) and Marvin Porter; and his grandchildren, Stacey Sizemore, Amy Greenlee, Donald Porter Jr. and Raymond Porter. He is also survived by 14 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren.

He felt community was important and would give back by sponsoring several sports and organizations with one of his favorites being able to give an annual donation to the new Harrington Public Library.

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